When asked what the team members thought school leaders and teachers needed more of, Dr. Layland and Ms. Evensen agreed that more time for understanding and improving the instructional system would help. “I would really like a follow-up to the training focused only on instruction, student engagement, and meeting the needs of students, including those with disabilities,” Dr. Layland stated.
Teacher Specialists from Cohort 1 were there to take part and assist the teachers in the seven additional schools. The teachers received a wealth of information that will help them with developing their action plans for change. In return, the R18CC team received a heart-warming welcome and an experience they said was one of their highlights of the year. Overall, the Circles of Success training was a success!
A participant stated, “Information was relevant, and they helped me on how to work as a school team member to accomplish our school goals and objectives. Thank you so much.”
Another participant, just like Dr. Layland and Ms. Evensen, wished there was more time: “Making the plans in school practical and doable. [I] wish we had more time spent on really writing the full 90-day plan.”
There will be another workshop scheduled for March 2023. In the meantime, the MOE team is working on their plan throughout the year with R18CC supporting their work in the development of their 90-day Action Plans.